September 29--October 3

Hello First Grade Families!

This week in literacy we started our small groups, also known as "The Ol' Switch-a-roo." Some of our class goes across the hall to Mr. McLaughlin's classroom, and some of his students come in here! Our literacy groups practice reading and handwriting, among many other things. This will be our literacy block for the rest of the year--so if your first grader talks about "Switch-a-roo" time, now you'll know what they're talking about!

In math class this week we finished up Unit 1 with our end of unit assessment. We started on Unit 2, which will deepen our understanding of adding and subtracting!

We will be tie-dying t-shirts on October 28th! More info--and volunteer signup--below!

Scroll down for some photos from our movement class this week!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

**PIcture day is coming up on Wednesday, October 15th. Scroll down for the flyer!

**Our class will be tie dying on Tuesday, October 28th from 8:30-11am. We need volunteers! Please let me know if you are able to come in for any or all of the time. The sign up sheet to come in and help is here.

Volunteers must have a background check on file with the office. You can find the application here.

Spirit Week is the last week in October! Scroll down for the flyer!

**First graders will be having a vision screening on Thursday, November 14. Scroll down for details.

**Reminder: Library books are checked out for TWO weeks at a time and will be due during our library time. Please help your child be responsible with their library book, treat it gently, and bring it back on time!

**Please make sure your student has a complete set of weather appropriate, extra clothing to keep in their lockers. Spills (and accidents) happen!

COMING UP:

Wednesday, October 15--School Picture Day

Tuesday, October 28, 8:30-11--Tie Dying

Tuesday, October 28--Dress Like PBL Day (Space!)

Wednesday, October 29--Dress like a Character Day

Thursday, October 30--Crazy Hair and Comfy Clothes Day (PJ's Allowed!)

Friday, October 31--Costume Day (no masks or weapons)

Tuesday, November 18, 8:30-10--Vision Screening

SPECIALS SCHEDULE:

Monday, 10/6--C day--Gym, Rug Routines

Tuesday, 10/7--A day--Movement, Library